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Flyers topple Pens 8-5 to go up 2-0 in absolute classic

Flyers' (C) Claude Giroux

by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer When talking about those ‘one for the ages’ type games, the Flyers’ 8-5 Game 2 win over Pittsburgh qualifies. From start to finish it was a nonstop foot on the gas pedal contest. There was no point to stop and take a breath. Read More:  

Flyers topple Pens 8-5 to go up 2-0 in absolute classic

Claude Giroux scored a hat-trick and added three assists to a scoring fest in his teams 8-5 win over the Penguins in Game 2 of the ECQF. Photo/Getty

When talking about those ‘one for the ages’ type games, the Flyers’ 8-5 Game 2 win over Pittsburgh qualifies. From start to finish it was a nonstop foot on the gas pedal contest. There was no point to stop and take a breath. The Flyers now lead this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals 2-0, and are 17-0 [...]

Rangers complete season sweep in 5-3 win over Flyers

Flyers' (G) Ilya Bryzgalov, (C) Claude Giroux

by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer It’s fair to say that as of right now, the Flyers cannot defeat the New York Rangers. Six games, and six losses later, the Flyers remain puzzled as to why the Rangers are such a thorn in their side. The Rangers beat up the Flyers for a 5-3 win inside [...]

Despite three-goal rally, Flyers fall to Sens in shootout

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At this point, calling the Flyers resilient would be an understatement.

Flyers rake Leafs 7-1, pull within two points of Pens

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OK, in case someone doesn’t know this yet, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a terrible hockey team right now.

Briere sparks Flyers in playoff clinching win over Habs

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For the 16th time in 17 years, the Philadelphia Flyers will participate in the playoffs. OK, it wasn’t in doubt they would, but Danny Briere’s two goal night and Ilya Bryzgalov’s 23 saves pumped the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens inside a sold-out Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers entered Saturday nights [...]

Flyers fall short in 2-1 loss to Panthers

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It wasn’t for a lack of effort, but the Flyers dropped an important home game to the Florida Panthers 2-1 inside the Wells Fargo Center. Considering the Flyers dominated the entire game, somehow the Panthers were able to hold off the Flyers’ torrid shooting attack. In reality, it was hard to look at this game [...]

Hartnell’s OT heroics snaps Pens win streak

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Scott Hartnell’s game-winning OT goal with .9 seconds remaining snapped the the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 11-game win streak. After an abysmal second period that saw Peter Laviolette’s club register only two shots, the Flyers battled back to topple the Pens inside the Wells Fargo Center Sunday afternoon. Hartnell scored twice including the OT winner giving him [...]

Bryzgalov earns second straight shutout in 1-0 win over Toronto

Claude Giroux, Jonas Gustavsson

March ‘Bryzness’ continues for Ilya Bryzgalov and the Philadelphia Flyers. Bryzgalov stopped all 29 shots he faced and three in the shootout to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 inside the Air Canada Centre Saturday night. “He’s playing the best hockey this year right now, and we’re trying to help him,” Claude Giroux said. “He’s [...]

Bryzgalov shuts door in 5-0 shutout over Panthers

Flyers' Danny Briere, Andreas Lilja, Ilya Bryzgalov

by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer From heavy boos to standing cheers, Ilya Bryzgalov has gone through the mill in his first season in a Philadelphia Flyers sweater. However, as playoff time nears, the Russian stopper is arguably the hottest goaltender in the NHL right now. Bryzgalov blanked the Florida Panthers 5-0 Thursday night [...]

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